Steve Mensch, Tyler Perry Studios President, Dies at 62 in Plane Crash

Tyler Perry Studios President Steve Mensch died in a plane crash at 62 in Florida.

Mensch piloted the single-seat plane that crashed on Dec. 6 near Highway 19 in Homosassa.

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He led day-to-day operations at Tyler Perry Studios since 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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No other fatalities reported; the cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Mensch was a major figure in Georgia's film and TV industry.

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Tyler Perry expressed deep sorrow, calling Mensch "beloved in the community."

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Mensch leaves behind his wife and three children.

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Tyler Perry paused a planned $800M studio expansion due to AI advancements earlier this year.

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Perry highlighted the potential job impact of AI technology in the entertainment industry.

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The Tyler Perry Studios community mourns the loss of their influential leader.

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